From Nothing to Norton

Chapter 79 New Operator

"Oh, man, this is good," he said, his mouth full. "You've got to try it, Boss."

Newton chuckled, shaking his head. "The food has made you forget why we came here in the first place," he whispered

The meatloaf was tender and flavorful, smothered in a rich gravy that tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The mashed potatoes were creamy and buttery, the perfect accompaniment to the meat.

As they ate, they listened to the lively chatter of the other diners around them. Couples held hands, families laughed, and the occasional solo diner enjoyed a quiet meal, lost in thought.

For a moment, Newton and Grinch forgot about the mission they had in mind and just enjoyed the simple pleasure of good food.

"This is just what I needed," Grinch said, wiping his mouth with a napkin. "Sometimes it's nice to take a break from all the chaos and just... exist."

Newton nodded, his expression softening. "I know what you mean. It's easy to get caught up in the work and forget that there's a whole worl